Other issues that had been a part of the negotiations in the lead-up to this compromise, including state and local government funding, liability protection for employers, and student loan relief, were not included as a part of the compromise. Those issues may yet be addressed in future legislation after the new year when the new Biden administration takes office on January 20.
#GOPCThread: Looking Back & Looking Forward - GOPC's Year In Review
2020 Year in Review: Overcoming a Challenging Year with New Optimism for the Future
NOACA Board of Directors adopts new criteria for funding highway interchanges focused on regional impacts and racial equity
Last week, the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) officially adopted a new policy to govern evaluations for new or modified highway interchange projects. The new policy dictates a deeper level of analysis for interchange projects, applying a regional lens to evaluate the costs and benefits of each projects. NOACA is the first MPO in the state to require this level of analysis for proposed highway interchange projects.
#GOPCThread: #OHCommunitySpotlight showcases Bellefontaine, where big things are happening in a small town
Brookings’ Ideas for Strengthening Rural America: Leaning Into Already Impactful, Equitable Strategies
The Brookings Institute has released a report series, Building resilient rural places: Strategies from local leaders to strengthen rural assets, diversity, and dynamism, to refocus our attention on better understanding rural America and the “hyperlocal strategies” taking place to increase their growth and diversity.
How GOPC’s Manager of Research is Working to Become a Leader for Social Change
#GOPCThread: A Wish List of Policy Objectives for 2021
Partners Renew COTA C-Pass Program Funding Through 2025
A Look at the Economic Impact of Opportunity Zones Three Years after Creation
GOPC has not provided significant updates on Opportunity Zones since their establishment. Nearly three years in, it is clear that investments are flowing into Opportunity Funds. While it is less clear the full extent of projects and social impact of the program, and if Opportunity Zones are the catalyst for development, it is likely that Opportunity Zones provide another tool in the belt in calibrating funding for projects.